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• of information coming to us from Washington while at the same time we are deeply engaged in the legislative
• So there are levers that are open to you as a legislator to act to reduce those prices to patients.
• Legislatively, they reviewed proposed legislation for the 2024 session, the available LSRs for the 2025
• Legislatively, they reviewed proposed legislation for the 2024 session, the available LSRs for the 2025
• </c> supported um the various legislation supported um the various legislation that<01:19:37.679><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee met on February 2 and first approved the draft minutes from the prior meeting, with minor corrections to the meeting date and attendance notation. DHHS Associate Commissioner Patricia Tilly then gave a department update, describing the current uncertainty around federal priorities and funding, and provided two substantive reports: progress on the new Hampstead Youth Development Center and an update on the department’s review of an ALS registry proposal. She said the YDC project is underway with tree clearing, fencing, stormwater and site-prep work, and remains on track for completion by June 30, 2026 and operation by August 30, 2026. The center currently has 12 youth, and the new design is intended to provide flexibility for fluctuating census levels. On ALS, Tilly explained that HB 576 had prompted the department to examine whether a registry could be built, but the estimated cost of a HIPAA-compliant system was about $750,000. She said DHHS is reviewing whether existing data sources, such as hospital discharge data and CHIS claims data, could provide useful information, but noted both are incomplete for registry purposes. Committee members discussed whether the Rare Disease Advisory Council, Dartmouth, or existing cancer registry infrastructure could help reduce costs. DHHS said it is neutral and willing to continue exploring alternatives, while members emphasized the value of a registry and the need to consider shared infrastructure and funding. The committee also heard from Jenny Horan of the Alzheimer’s Association, who presented the subcommittee’s report on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. She said the subcommittee spent the past year gathering information on dementia care, abuse and exploitation issues, caregiver strain, and available services, and is now moving into a second phase focused on identifying gaps and developing a state plan. Members asked about geriatric psychiatric capacity and long-term care availability; Horan said the state has limited capacity and that the plan will help clarify where needs are greatest. She offered to return for follow-up questions at a later meeting. Finally, Olivia May of DHHS presented the quarterly report on the 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage extension. She said New Hampshire implemented the extension after federal and state action, and the first claims data are still emerging because of reporting lags. In the initial cohort studied, 95% received some medical services during the extended period, 52.4% received mental health or substance use disorder treatment, 26.7% received preventive visits, and 3.2% received heart or hypertension services. Members asked about return on investment and whether higher federal matching rates are being used appropriately; DHHS said it claims the highest possible match based on eligibility group and will return with more data over time. The committee then heard the annual therapeutic cannabis program report from Michael Holt, who said the program had 1,475 registered patients as of June 30, 2024 and that growth has slowed, with New Hampshire having the lowest per-capita medical cannabis enrollment nationally.

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• Matter for legislative consideration 3.
• Matter for legislative consideration 3.
• </c> suggested that some form of legislative suggested that some form of legislative assistance<00:14
• But, uh, any legislation being filed.
• </c> any of you who look to file legislation any of you who look to file legislation related<00:35:05.520

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01 Approve Minutes from June 11, 2026- 00:00:40 Staff Report on 2026 Child Fatality Panel Update- 00:01:17 Panel Staff Response to Report-00:21:12 University of Kentucky Name, Image, and Likeness-00:44:34 Kentucky State Police Update on SERVS-01:17:55 Adjornment-01:33:05, 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members then received a staff report on the Kentucky Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel, including an annual LOIC evaluation of the panel’s operations, statutory compliance, case management system development, member experience, and written procedures. The report noted recent House Bill 778 expanded the panel’s access to records and to TWIST/I-TWIST, and recommended that staff request access and training promptly to avoid implementation problems. Analysts reported the panel has met statutory membership and meeting requirements, and that agency responses to the panel’s 2025 recommendations improved, with all responses meeting statutory content requirements though some were late. They also said the panel still lacks formal written procedures, so a prior recommendation was reissued. The report discussed the panel’s new case management system, now in testing with the Commonwealth Office of Technology, and a survey of panel members showing generally positive views of meetings and case discussions but recurring concerns about SharePoint access, time demands, virtual meetings, and the panel’s lack of enforcement authority. The report included a matter for legislative consideration suggesting the General Assembly may wish to seek additional testimony from agencies when responses are unclear or more information is needed. Panel staff responded that the work is difficult but important, said they are optimistic about gaining TWIST access, and acknowledged that written procedures have not yet been completed because they wanted to align them with the new system. They said both the system and procedures are hoped to be finished by the end of the year, with the new case management system expected to be implemented by September 1 after further testing and migration. Members also discussed trends in child fatality and near-fatality cases, including increases in reported cases since 2013, substance abuse, safe storage of firearms, and concerns about THC/CBD gummies reaching children. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• </c> legislative ID day. So, thank you, Mr. legislative ID day. So, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• </c> legislative act. legislative act.
• Uh, there's legislation now on the books. Be mindful of that.
• </c> legislation and I know how that works. legislation and I know how that works.
• </c><02:00:39.920><c> making</c> who hear us as legislators making who hear us as legislators making

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• </c> so DOT is neutral um on this legislation so DOT is neutral um on this legislation and<00:32:59.919
• ><c> department</c><00:38:49.359><c> a</c> That legislation brings the department a That legislation
• Um, there is a legislative history leading up to this point.
• Um, there is a legislative history leading up to this point.
• Um there is a legislative<01:40:17.840><c> history.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 74, which would require agencies issuing certain real-property-related permits to track and report how many permits they issue and how long the process takes. Representative Carol McGuire introduced the bill and said the goal is to gather data on permit timing and fees, especially for DES and DOT permits involving wetlands, alteration of terrain, driveway permits, and similar approvals. Supporters argued the state needs better visibility into permitting delays and whether statutory deadlines are realistic; they also noted the bill had passed the House on a voice vote with no debate. Adam Crapo of the Department of Environmental Services said DES is generally supportive of the reporting concept but warned that the agency’s data are spread across many separate, partly manual databases. He said DES can already do this for some land resources permits through its new system, but not across all of its more than 90 permit types without additional help. DES estimated it would need two part-time positions to compile the reports, especially for waste management and water programs, and said otherwise existing permitting staff would have to do the work, potentially slowing permit processing. He also said the agency is already working to simplify rules and move more permits onto a new online platform, but could not meet the bill’s 2026 reporting deadline with current staffing and systems. Committee members questioned whether delays are often caused by incomplete applications rather than agency inaction, and Crapo said that is frequently the case. He said DES already tracks timelines to some extent for management and statutory compliance, but not at the individual-permit detail the bill would require. He also said some letters and records are captured in One Stop, but not all are. Members expressed support for the bill’s transparency goals while also worrying about added workload and possible slowdowns. The discussion then moved to DOT, where Susan Clawson said DOT is neutral on the bill because it recently implemented Salesforce and now has good data for reporting; DOT’s fiscal note reflects software-related costs, but the agency can already track the required information in its system.

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• Burus put out on the 23 legislation that we can forward to the committee members too.
• I'm a legislative representative with AFSCME Council 5.
• I'm a legislative representative with AFSCME Council 5.
• Representative Anderson, do you have any testifiers in support of this legislation?
• Representative Anderson, do you have any testifiers in support of this legislation?

Bills: HF1167 , HF1242

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• </c><00:28:53.519><c> sessions</c> gone through the legislative sessions gone through the legislative
• This legislation was passed in 2023.
• </c><00:41:39.800><c> was</c> those issues uh this legislation was those issues uh this legislation was
• </c> 2023 um if we go through the legislative 2023 um if we go through the legislative history<00:41:
• However, Minnesota needs to make their updates legislatively.

Bills: HF737 , HF247 , HF325 , HF1330

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: lead, cadmium, consumer products, safety regulation, retail restrictions, motor sports, nonoxygenated gasoline, fuel regulations, storage requirements, racing events, HF325, flavored nitrous oxide, nitrous oxide, whippets, laughing gas, retail sales, consumer protection, misdemeanor, commerce, Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F

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• ,<00:32:07.679><c> elevating</c><00:32:08.240><c> community</c> legislation, elevating community legislation
• The speaker thanked the sponsor for bringing the legislation.
• </c><01:03:44.400><c> Speaker,</c> legislative process. And Mr. Speaker, legislative process.
• might</c><01:19:09.760><c> decide</c> different legislators, they might decide different legislators
• </c> if there is now going to be legislation if there is now going to be legislation that<02:23:03.359

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Um you're that issue legislatively.
• But we also have legislation in the RSA saying superintendent services. >> Yes.
• > would</c><01:24:27.440><c> include</c> this proposed legislation would include this proposed legislation
• </c><01:57:08.080><c> of</c> legislation proposed in this regard. of legislation proposed in this regard
• . legislate. legislate.

Committee: House Education Funding

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So I know there are legislative efforts around that.
• It's a good program for people to get into, but also legislatively you enacted legislation to provide
• </c> legislatively you enacted um legislation legislatively you enacted um legislation to<00:40:11.760
• </c><01:04:18.960><c> thank</c> consideration of this legislation thank consideration of this legislation
• <01:23:14.920><c> any</c><01:23:15.080><c> other</c> legislatively any other legislatively any other

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Journal of the House, 94th Session, 2025, 26th Legislative Day, St.
• Report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
• Nisca from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33 designates
• the following bills: House File 1982, House File 2023, Senate File 2847, and Senate File 3196. legislative
• administration pursuant to legislative administration pursuant to rules<00:08:30.720><c> 1.21</c><00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm the legislative Abby Rogers.
• </c> Apprentice for sponsoring legislation. Apprentice for sponsoring legislation.
• </c> sort of legislation like this. sort of legislation like this.
• or legislatively established bodies or legislatively estab<04:38:58.561><c> legislatively</c> estab
• legislatively estab legislatively established<04:39:01.039><c> commissions.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 254, which Senator David Roford described as a technical correction to controlled substance inventory law for pharmacies. He said the bill would remove outdated language requiring inventories to be done in an odd-numbered year, while keeping the existing requirement that pharmacies conduct a full controlled substance inventory every two years in line with federal law. Members asked several clarifying questions about whether the requirement is pharmacy-by-pharmacy, whether new pharmacies would be affected, and whether the change would alter scope or compliance; the sponsor and a representative of the New Hampshire Pharmacist Association said it would not, and that it mainly provides clarity for pharmacies and inspectors. The public hearing on SB 254 was then closed, and the committee also heard support from a representative of the pharmacist community, who said the association supports the bill. The committee then discussed a non-germane amendment to SB 254 dealing with FBI background checks for educational surrogate parents under the Department of Education. Representative Leyon explained that the amendment was requested by the Department of Education after the FBI rejected prior statutory language, and that the goal was to allow people serving as educational surrogate parents to complete FBI fingerprint-based background checks so they can perform their duties. Department of Education and Department of Safety staff testified that the amendment mirrors language that has worked in other education-related background check statutes, including provisions with specific disqualifying offenses tied to child safety, and that the FBI requires precise statutory language and direct transmission of records through the Department of Safety. Members questioned why the FBI’s approval was needed, whether individuals could simply provide their own records, and whether changing federal leadership could require future changes; witnesses said the state needs both state and national records, that records must come directly from the FBI through the Department of Safety, and that the language is intended to satisfy current federal requirements. During the discussion, some members expressed skepticism about the need for the amendment and about placing it on a bill about controlled substance inventories, but no vote was taken during the portion of the transcript provided. The committee also briefly discussed a separate bill on physician assistants/physician associates, with members noting that the proposed name change would not alter scope of practice and that some outside groups had raised concerns about transparency, but that discussion was interrupted and not concluded in the excerpt.

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• </c><00:01:37.920><c> run</c> Um obviously we've had legislators run Um obviously we've had legislators
• </c> don't think we need like legislative don't think we need like legislative approval<00:40:05.280>
• </c><01:24:11.280><c> committee</c> the only thing a legislative committee the only thing a legislative
• </c> begin at the conception of legislation begin at the conception of legislation and<01:31:34.960><
• And I would encourage, you know, the legislative branch—we're the legislative branch—you are the administrative

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Let us honor the memories legislation.
• Um I in favor of this uh legislation.
• </c><03:15:55.920><c> because</c> was in favor of this legislation because was in favor of this legislation
• This legislation just makes sense.
• Obviously, the legislator is adopted 87.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on three transportation bills. SB 154 would add the Snow Traveler Foundation to the list of charitable organizations authorized to offer multi-use decal plates through the existing Department of Safety program. Senator David Roford said the bill would create a non-tax funding source for snowmobile trail maintenance, especially after flood damage, and Dan Gold of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association said the foundation would accept tax-deductible donations for projects such as upgraded trail signage. He explained that the association’s 96 volunteer clubs maintain about 7,000 miles of trails and that the sign program is costly. No opposition was presented, and the hearing was closed after questions from members about the foundation’s status and fundraising goals. SB 271 would expand eligibility for veteran license plates to include veterans with a general discharge under honorable conditions. The sponsor’s representative said the change would recognize service members who are already eligible for many veterans benefits but are excluded from plates under current law. Supporters included Phil Grizzo, who argued that general discharges often reflect service that was otherwise honorable, and Kevin Grady of the State Veterans Advisory Committee, which said it strongly supported the bill and was also considering broader statutory cleanup to standardize the definition of veteran across state law. Committee members asked whether the change should be limited to plates or applied more broadly, but the sponsor said broader changes would be a separate policy question. The public hearing was then closed. SB 273, titled “Cheryl’s Law,” would update New Hampshire’s move-over requirements for motorists approaching stopped or standing vehicles on the roadside, including stranded vehicles and those with warning signals. Senator Donovan Fenton said the bill was intended to save lives and honor Staff Sergeant Jesse Cheryl and Brigadier General John Pogo, both of whom died in roadside incidents. He said the measure would require drivers to slow down, change lanes if safe, and move over for roadside vehicles, with the intent of education rather than punishment. Committee members asked about enforcement, the lack of a fiscal note, whether the bill applied statewide, and whether the language could be read as weakening the move-over requirement; the sponsor said it applied to all roads, did not change fines, and was meant to clarify and broaden safety obligations. The hearing continued with additional questions, and the sponsor said state police and other safety stakeholders supported the approach.

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• we will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
• One of the things we have, some of this relates to legislation that is in...
• One of the things we have, some of this relates to legislation that is in...
• One of the things we have, some of this has to relate to legislation that is currently under review.
• As we know, we've seen legislation before that tries to incorporate a hybrid.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chaz Alamo with the Legislative Analyst's Office...
• This proposal provides broad spending authority without sufficient legislative oversight.
• This proposal provides broad spending authority without sufficient legislative oversight.
• And it does involve legislative notification to the JLBC in this request, in this language.
• I'm the head of legislative and external affairs with the Office of Data and Innovation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This legislation serves as an equalizer.
• This legislation is very important for our state.
• I worked with the gentleman from LaClead on similar legislation.
• This is truly a bipartisan piece of legislation.
• legislative session.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• </c><00:16:31.600><c> than</c> thoughts on this legislation than thoughts on this legislation than represent
• </c> we're going to say it in legislation we're going to say it in legislation now.<00:16:45.759><c>
• <00:23:05.280><c> that,</c> legislation that, legislation that, you<00:23:06.960><c> know,</c><00:23:
• So what we're have here before us today is enabling legislation, more or less.
• I think you got us to a legislation.

Bills: HB517 , HB520 , HB233 , HB354 , HB517 , HB520 , HB233 , HB354

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response

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• Because that's what we turn to for possible legislation and policy intervention.
• So what is it that we can do from a legislative standpoint to assist in that?
• Will Owens with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Will Owens, Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Lastly, we have two legislative priorities.

Summary: The committee heard a series of budget and oversight presentations from CalHHS-related departments and agencies. CalHHS opened with a broad overview of its 2026-27 budget and priorities, including behavioral health, housing and human services integration, children and youth services, and aging/disability supports. OICR then presented its budget and its SB 823 realignment report on youth formerly committed to DJJ, saying county implementation varies widely but that the state has not seen evidence of net widening in the available data. OICR recommended climate surveys, youth advisory councils, stronger behavioral health and education programming in secure youth treatment facilities, better transitional planning, and improved longitudinal data systems. The agency also described a Title II federal grant transition problem, saying it cannot yet pay some subrecipients for prior work and is awaiting federal action on retroactive spending authority and an administrative funding adjustment. The Ombudsperson division requested two additional positions to address a growing complaint workload and access issues with counties over youth meetings, records, and grievance files; LAO raised no policy objection but noted the ongoing General Fund cost. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities requested $730,000 General Fund ongoing to cover the gap between federal limits on administrative overhead and the actual cost of an interagency agreement with the Department of Social Services. EMSA presented its department overview and several proposals, including a delayed AB 716 ambulance rate report, a $2.6 million request to replace aging disaster-response vehicles, a $250,000 security architecture assessment, and four positions plus ongoing General Fund for HR, enforcement, and legal workload. Members questioned the delay in the AB 716 report, the optics and timing of the vehicle replacement request, and whether EMSA was doing enough to prevent future staffing and enforcement problems. LAO repeatedly noted the ongoing General Fund implications of EMSA’s requests. The Department of Community Services and Development sought reappropriation of unspent Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund money for the Low-Income Weatherization Program and described a Proposition 4-funded continuation of the farmworker housing component, which would require a new statewide administrator and program design process. The Department of Rehabilitation requested authority to draw an additional $60 million in federal funds annually and add 54 positions to meet sharply increased Vocational Rehabilitation caseloads; LAO had no concerns. Child Support Services proposed restoring a prior reduction to local child support agency funding and reported higher federal performance incentives, while also presenting a supplemental report on full pass-through of child support collections to CalWORKs families, estimating about $150 million annually for full pass-through or about $80 million for a state/county-only approach, plus automation costs. Members questioned why funding should rise when caseloads are declining, and whether the policy could be made cost-neutral. CDPH closed the hearing with an overview of its $5.1 billion budget and its state of public health report, highlighting record-low mortality and higher life expectancy, but also rising overdose deaths among ages 25-44, persistent maternal and infant mortality disparities, and the need for stable public health and emergency-response capacity; no votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Uh, we are hopeful this legislation and the request to fund these facilities will pass both chambers.
• Uh, we are hopeful this legislation and the request to fund these facilities will pass both chambers.
• So I think this is a very needed piece of legislation.
• </c><00:35:39.920><c> legislation</c> can recall this legislation legislation can recall this legislation
• legislation being<00:35:40.640><c> talked</c><00:35:40.880><c> about.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's been 40 years since legislation was enacted on Water's Edge election, and that was a generation
• I'd like to call up our first panel from the Legislative Analyst's Office, Rowan Isaacs.
• And from the Franchise Tax Board, Jennifer Barton, Director of the Legislative Services Bureau, Franchise
• I'm Jennifer Barton, the Legislative Services Director for Franchise Tax Board.
• I don't envy the legislators. You have a hard task ahead of you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all